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Library 2020/08/10ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME Central Library August 10, 2020 500 W. Broadway 4:00 p.m. Anaheim, CA 92805 CALL TO ORDER – The agenda having been posted on August 6, 2020, the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice Chair Oftelie at 4:01 p.m. PRESENT:Rose Chen, Shelby Hogan, Linda Newby, Stan Oftelie ABSENT:David Laviguer STAFF:Audrey Lujan, City Librarian; Jennifer Foxx, PT Management Assistant; April Ray, Library Services Supervisor I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: A.FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends of Anaheim Public Library have been selling discarded books (worn out or out dated materials) to third party vendors. This process has helped raise approximately $500 during this time when the Friends are unable to sell books in the Book Nook. The Library is currently not accepting donations from the public. Donations will be accepted again once items no longer need to be quarantined. B.FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: Many residents would like to commend the Canyon Hills and East Library staff members on their outstanding service to our community. Kris Lasher has been a thankful beneficiary of them finding books and arranging for an easy, contact- free checkout and return at Canyon Hills. Additionally, it was been delightful to participate in a Zoom Talks & Treats book discussion Librarian Rose Perrone facilitated last month. Although we cannot go inside our Libraries at this time, effective Library services are being made available to Anaheim residents C.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation would like to congratulate the Anaheim Public Library on their two American Library Association PR Xchange awards. They are so happy that they could fund the library with their marketing to reach the Anaheim Community. Special congratulations to the Communications Team of Chloe Van Stralendorff and Anli Chen for their outstanding creativity. The Foundation met in June to grant the Library their complete wish list of items for the new year including the continuation of the eBook collection. The adult collection, continuation of Patron Point, teen programming, the NEA Big Read, seed money for AnaCon and OC Zine Fest, STEAM Kits on the Go, and new programs including HOT TITLES at Sunkist, and an AV system upgrade and new books at Euclid. The Foundation has been meeting via Zoom. They are gearing up for our membership drive in September and will be mailing out information very soon. They are so appreciative of all those using Amazon Smiles and designating the Anaheim Public Library Foundation as their charity of choice. It is amazing how quickly purchases add up to donations for this charity. If you have not yet signed up it is easy…just go to Amazon Smiles and choose us as your charity, then order away like you normally do on Amazon. Then 0.01% of your total will go directly to the Foundation. D.UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting August 10, 2020 Page 2 E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Stan requested an update on the public comments submitted at the last meeting regarding a resident attempting to join the Friends of the Anaheim Public Library. Audrey shared that the Friends have reached out via email and telephone. II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 13, 2020 MEETING: The minutes were approved as presented. III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE CONDITION OF THE LIBRARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 PER ARTICLE IX. APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 908: The Board reviewed the draft and requested that a section for areas of concern be added to address money needed for the collection and staffing. IV.NEW BUSINESS: A.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY/ALTRUSA/AESD CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST: Once again the Library is partnering with the Altrusa and the Anaheim Elementary School District to hold a creative writing contest for 4th grade students in the AESD. Every Library Board Member volunteered to serve as a judge this year. B.IMPACT OF SOCIAL DISTANCING ON LIBRARY PROGRAMS: The Board requested information on how social distancing will impact Library programs. Audrey shared that in person programs are on hold until the Library opens. Once the Library is open, there are outdoor spaces that can be used as well as large meeting rooms where social distancing with fewer people could be accommodated. C.COVID-19 AND LIBRARY MATERIALS: The Board requested information on how the Library handles returned library materials during this time. April shared the process for quarantining materials is that all items are held for four days and checked in on the fifth day. This is based on the RELAM Study. Plans are being made to address potential storage issues upon opening. V.INFORMATION A.CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT: Audrey attended Council Member Dr. Moreno’s virtual community meeting. This was an amazing opportunity to inform the community of how the Library is serving the residents during this time. Library staff have been meeting with local school districts to reach out and inform their families of the services the Library is offering. C.BUDGET: No update. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting August 10, 2020 Page 3 VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS A.STATISTICS: None. B.ACTIVITY REPORTS: None. C.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: Linda recognized Audrey and Jennifer for responding so quickly to her emails no matter the day or time. VII.BOARD ITEMS MEMBER ROSE CHEN: None. MEMBER LINDA NEWBY: None. MEMBER SHELBY HOGAN: None. VICE CHAIR STAN OFTELIE: None. VIII.MISCELLANEOUS A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be September 14, 2020, at the Central Library. B.ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Oftelie adjourned the meeting at 4:57 p.m.